by Craig Impelman | Apr 4, 2018 | Blog
People are usually as happy as they make their minds up to be. This maxim, often referenced by famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, is a reminder that the attitude we assume when faced with disappointment is truly up to us. The influence of his father helped Coach...
by Craig Impelman | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today. This maxim represents the foundation of famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s approach as a teacher. He often reminded his players of this with his make each day your masterpiece approach and spoke poignantly on the...
by Craig Impelman | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog
Many of famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s favorite maxims reflected his keen appreciation of unselfishness: “You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone without a thought of repayment.” “Be as enthusiastic about the success of others as...
by Craig Impelman | Jan 10, 2018 | Blog
The maxim, “A setback is a setup for a comeback,” coincides with famed UCLA basketball coach John Wooden’s philosophy for dealing with adversity. Related: How to Handle Adversity: Don’t Whine, Don’t Complain, Don’t Make Excuses. In his book The Pyramid of Success with...
by Craig Impelman | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog
A mentor is defined as someone who imparts wisdom to and shares knowledge with a less experienced colleague; a trusted counselor or guide. In his book A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring with Don Yaeger, Coach Wooden said this: “While I made my living as a...
